Technology Transformation Project Manager

Pedros Chicken; Durban; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Pedros Chicken is seeking a Technology Project Manager to lead end-to-end technology and digital transformation initiatives across the group. You will coordinate software development, systems implementations, integrations and store technology projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery aligned with business goals.

You will bridge business and IT, manage vendors, and drive adoption of new systems across multiple sites, reporting into the Group Project Manager and supporting governance

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in IS, PM, Business Management, CS or related.
• Formal PM training or certification (desirable).
• 5+ years’ project management experience.
• Experience delivering technology, software, systems or digital transformation projects.
• Experience with cross-functional business and technical teams.
• Experience managing third-party vendors and implementation partners.
• Experience with Agile projects and executive reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple concurrent technology projects from initiation through to closure.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables and success criteria.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, RAID logs, communication plans and status reports.
• Track project budgets, timelines and resource allocations, and proactively resolve issues that may affect delivery.
• Coordinate activities between developers, business analysts, testers, infrastructure teams and vendors.
• Coordinate SIT, UAT and production readiness assessments, and facilitate deployment and transition into operational support.
• Build strong relationships with department heads, project sponsors and subject matter experts.
• Manage stakeholder expectations regarding scope, timelines, risks and dependencies
• Facilitate project steering committees, workshops, stand-ups and stakeholder meetings, and present updates to governance forums
• Facilitate the resolution of project conflicts and competing priorities.
• Ensure projects comply with the Group’s PMO standards, methodologies and governance requirements as set by the Group Project Manager
• Support the Technology & Projects Council process from intake through delivery
• Maintain project documentation, approvals and audit trails within Microsoft 365 and approved PMO systems.
• Produce accurate project reports, dashboards and executive summaries, and escalates risks, issues and change requests appropriately.
• Coordinate external service providers, implementation partners and software vendors
• Monitor vendor delivery against agreed scope, milestones and contractual obligations
• Support commercial discussions, statements of work and project-related procurement activities.
• Manage vendor performance and escalation where required.
• Coordinate business readiness activities, including communication, training and stakeholder engagement plans
• Ensure operational teams are prepared for new systems and processes
• Facilitate project handovers into business operations and support teams.
• Track project benefits and contribute to the continuous improvement of PMO processes, templates and standards

Skills

Stakeholder management

Agile delivery

Vendor management

Cross-functional teams

PMO governance

Executive reporting

Education

Degree or Diploma in Information Systems, PM, Business Management or CS

Job description

Pedros Chicken is seeking a Technology Project Manager to lead end-to-end technology and digital transformation initiatives across the group. You will coordinate software development, systems implementations, integrations and store technology projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery aligned with business goals.

You will bridge business and IT, manage vendors, and drive adoption of new systems across multiple sites, reporting into the Group Project Manager and supporting governance